Swords Into Plowshares refugees Archives

December 1, 2015

An invitation to “Choose Welcome”

Posted 10:58pm

reprinted from the blog of the Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly I can count on one hand the number of times I have spent Christmas in my own home as an adult. We have shared that day with grandparents and other family. In a pre-Amazon era, we hid presents among the… Read more »

June 16, 2013

A prayer for World Refugee Day

Posted 2:27pm

June 20 is World Refugee Day. Learn how Presbyterian Disaster Assistance works with refugees. Here’s a prayer: God of the journey,We remember that Mary and JosephHad to flee to Egypt,Taking Jesus to safety,Leaving home behind.Remembering, We pray for sisters and brothers Around your worldWho are forced to leave their homes.We pray for brothers and… Read more »

June 16, 2013

A prayer for refugees

Posted 2:23pm

A Prayer for Refugees   Almighty and merciful God,whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own;  look with mercy on those who today who are fleeing from danger,homeless and hungry.  Bless those who work to bring them relief;inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts;and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will… Read more »

June 20, 2012

#WorldRefugeeDay Tweetathon: Wednesday, June 20th

Posted 8:57am

@presbyun is participating. Will you Presbyterian Disaster Assistance provides aid to refugees and displaced persons on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). On Wednesday, June 20th from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Blue Key supporters are taking over Twitter once again to support refugees! We want to encourage as many people as possible to take… Read more »

August 24, 2011

The United Nations, Israel and Palestine – A Brief History

Posted 9:22pm

The United Nations has been working on the question of Palestine and Israel since the first special session of the General Assembly on 28 April 1947, which established a body to investigate the issue and return with its recommendations. Over 60 years later, the range of the UN’s work on the issues has continued to… Read more »

March 1, 2011

New Presbyterian representative to the United Nations

Posted 4:06am

Ryan Smith has been called as the new Presbyterian representative to the United Nations on the staff of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations. Ryan brings experience working in faith-based non-governmental organizations in the United Nations community and Washington….

February 7, 2011

22,000 South Sudanese Stranded in Khartoum

Posted 10:08pm

From Refugees International: Khartoum/Washington, DC – As the final results of South Sudan’s referendum for independence are confirmed, 22,000 southerners are stranded on the side of the road in and around Khartoum still waiting for transportation to the South. On…

January 21, 2011

A prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem

Posted 6:27pm

Prayer by the Heads of churches in Jerusalem (3 persons to pray different sections) For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Heavenly Father, We give you thanks and praise for your gift to us of your only Son, Jesus…

March 15, 2010

A Prayer for the People of Myanmar (Burma)

Posted 3:26am

Gracious God, we pray for the people of Myanmar. Guide them in the paths of peace and the ways of justice. We pray for the children of Myanmar, especially those who are soldiers, orphans, refugees, or forced into labor and…

February 21, 2010

Register now for Ecumenical Advocacy Days

Posted 11:58pm

There is running out to register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. The event will take place on March 19-22 in Washington, DC. The early registration has passed (it’s only $15 more), but the rate at the hotel is good until February…

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